Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Youth Found in Vehicle Arrested
Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 17 year-old male youth this morning on St. Andrew’s Terrace and charged him with one count of trespassing at night and one count of intoxicated in a public place. It is alleged that at 5:10 am this morning a resident on St. Andrew’s Terrace called police regarding a youth inside their vehicle in the driveway. Officers attended and located the accused inside the vehicle and at the time he was found to be intoxicated.

Three Males Arrested for Outstanding Warrants
19 year-old Gregory Pearce of 539 John Street was arrested by officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service at approximately 1 am on Great Northern Road and charged with three counts of breach of a release document and two count so breach of probation. It is alleged that officers observed the accused riding his bike on Great Northern Road near Second Line East and at the time he was on curfew conditions to be in his place of residence from 11 pm to 6 am. He was also wanted on outstanding warrants for the same offences from the 5th of November. At the time of the offences he was to keep the peace and be good.

Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 22 year-old Robert Parent at 2:27 am this morning while he was walking on Huron Street and charged him with two counts of breach of a release document. It is alleged that the accused was breaching his curfew conditions at the time and also was wanted on a warrant regarding his surety being pulled.

Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 31 year-old Nicholas Moore of #5-63 Mark Street at his residence and charged him with one count of fail to appear court.

Shoplifting Arrests
Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 18 year-old Alexis Lewis of 130 Homestead Road, Goulais River at 5:45 pm last night at the Metro Store on Northern Avenue and charged her with one count of theft under $5,000. It is alleged that on the 23rd November at 5:15 pm the accused attended at the store and stole a number of cosmetic creams. She was apprehended by store security and held for police. She is to appear in count on the 10th of January 2011.

Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 40 year-old Richard Turner of #1-626 Albert Street West at 1:52 pm yesterday on Bruce Street and charged him with one count of theft under $5,000 and two counts of breach of probation. It is alleged that on the 23rd of November at 1:44 pm the accused attended at the LCBO Store in the Station Mall and stole a bottle of vodka. He was located a short time later on Bruce Street by police and arrested. At the time of the offence the accused was on conditions that he not attend the Station Mall and was to keep the peace and be good. He is to attend in court on the 4th of January 2011.

Theft/Mischief Reports
Vehicles were entered or broken into in parking lots on Great Northern Road, Northern Avenue and Wellington Street East. Two purses, tools, and a wallet were some of the items reported stolen.

Reminder to Motorists
The Sault Ste Marie Police Service investigated four collisions yesterday that appear to be caused by drivers failing to adjust to winter road conditions. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise and remind motorists to please slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.

The following are some safe driving tips for this winter season.
• With fresh snow fall, road conditions may be slippery, especially near intersections.
• Leave more space between vehicles with.
• Stopping distances are at least double on snowy roads, and even longer in icy conditions.
• Leave earlier, to allow yourself a little extra time travellng to your destination.
• Drive safely and be extra cautious in the school areas.
• Check your headlights to make sure they are working.
• Clean your windshield (inside and out). Drivers should take time to clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors and the roof of their vehicles and are asked to wait until the fog clears from the window before travelling.
• Have your wiper blades checked and replaced, if necessary.
• Fill your windshield washer fluid reservoir.
• Have your battery checked.
• Always keep your gas tank at least half full at this time of year.
• Have winter tires installed.
• Be ready for rapidly changing conditions. Blowing snow may suddenly reduce visibility, and gusting winds can cause ice to form quickly.
• Monitor road and weather conditions. Check local media and road authority websites such as the Ministry of Transportation Website (www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions) for conditions and closures before you leave home or work and listen to local radio during your journey.
• Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle (blanket, flashlight, candle, cell phone and some food or drinks.
• Do not call 911 or the OPP for road reports.

Winter weather can create driving hazards. Please be patient, drive with caution and care and have a safe winter season.